Atlantic Properties LLC v. DiFiore

OPINION OF THE COURT

Ellen M. Yacknin, J.

Introduction

Plaintiff Atlantic Properties LLC has sued defendant Judith DiFiore to recover the expenses associated with alleged damage to an apartment formerly rented by Andrew DiFiore, defendant’s son. Plaintiff contends that defendant, who was not a tenant in the apartment, is nevertheless financially responsible for her son’s alleged damage because she signed the original lease as a guarantor. Defendant denies financial liability for any money damages that her son may owe to plaintiff.

Plaintiff has moved for summary judgment against defendant.…